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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.05, 18,967.73 and 6,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.05, 18,967.73 and 6,069.78 is: 9,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.05 : 18,967.73 = 6,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.05/18,967.73 = 6,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.05x = 18,967.73 × 6,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.05x = 115,129,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,129,917.85/12,645.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.75

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